Cajun Potato Soup
A flavorful Cajun Potato Soup made with spicy andouille sausage and creamy potatoes.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- medium pot
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, small diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, small diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, small diced (remove seeds for less heat, about ¼ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.25 teaspoons Old Bay or Cajun seasoning with salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, small diced (about 2 ¾ cups)
- 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt
- finely chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir in andouille sausage and Yukon gold potatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes go from translucent to opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in heavy cream. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
Yellow bell pepper can be substituted for green bell pepper; the soup may be slightly sweeter. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or over low heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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